On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Jessica Fitzwater to break down her newly announced $1.14 billion operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2027 — notably with no increase in the tax rate.

Fitzwater walked listeners through where the money is going, highlighting key priorities and major investments, including more than $338 million in capital projects across the county. From infrastructure to community needs, she explained how the budget is designed to support growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Jessica Fitzwater to break down her newly announced $1.14 billion operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2027 &mdash; notably with no increase in the tax rate.
Fitzwater walked listeners through where the money is going, highlighting key priorities and major investments, including more than $338 million in capital projects across the county. From infrastructure to community needs, she explained how the budget is designed to support growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

The Morning News Express is your weekday wake-up call from 6–9am, led by the one and only Morning Mayor, Bob Miller. You know the voice. The laugh. The stories. The legend. It’s the reason Frederick gets up and gets informed.

Bob’s been the king of morning talk in Frederick for 30+ years, holding down the WFMD fort for 27 of them. A proud Frederick County native, his roots run deep—son of the legendary local vet Doc Miller, raised on a 180-acre beef farm, and yes, he really did show cattle across the country. (Moo included.)

His resume is impressive, his humor even better. Senior class president and class clown at Walkersville High (Class of 1980), Bob also helped launch the school’s first-ever football team—the gritty “Mean 19.”

Off the mic, Bob’s a proud husband to Lynda (30+ years strong), a dad to Erin and Bryan, and a super-proud granddad to little Kaelyn.

Bob’s known radio was his calling forever, with stops at major stations in Baltimore and D.C. But Frederick is home, and every morning he brings his voice, wit, and community-first perspective to Free Talk 930 WFMD. He’s joined by great local guests all week to cover what’s happening in and around Frederick County, plus national reporters from Fox News Radio to break down what’s happening across the country.

As Bob’s mom says: “At least now I can finally turn him off.”

The Morning News Express is your weekday wake-up call from 6&ndash;9am, led by the one and only Morning Mayor, Bob Miller. You know the voice. The laugh. The stories. The legend. It&rsquo;s the reason Frederick gets up and gets informed.
Bob&rsquo;s been the king of morning talk in Frederick for 30+ years, holding down the WFMD fort for 27 of them. A proud Frederick County native, his roots run deep&mdash;son of the legendary local vet Doc Miller, raised on a 180-acre beef farm, and yes, he really did show cattle across the country. (Moo included.)
His resume is impressive, his humor even better. Senior class president and class clown at Walkersville High (Class of 1980), Bob also helped launch the school&rsquo;s first-ever football team&mdash;the gritty &ldquo;Mean 19.&rdquo;
Off the mic, Bob&rsquo;s a proud husband to Lynda (30+ years strong), a dad to Erin and Bryan, and a super-proud granddad to little Kaelyn.
Bob&rsquo;s known radio was his calling forever, with stops at major stations in Baltimore and D.C. But Frederick is home, and every morning he brings his voice, wit, and community-first perspective to Free Talk 930 WFMD. He&rsquo;s joined by great local guests all week to cover what&rsquo;s happening in and around Frederick County, plus national reporters from Fox News Radio to break down what&rsquo;s happening across the country.
As Bob&rsquo;s mom says: &ldquo;At least now I can finally turn him off.&rdquo;

The Morning News Express

The Morning News Express will wake up informed, with WFMD traffic and weather reports on the “eights,” comprehensive local news from the Associated Press “News Operation of the Year,” and national news from FOX. 

The Morning News Express will wake up informed, with WFMD traffic and weather reports on the&nbsp;&ldquo;eights,&rdquo; comprehensive local news from the Associated Press &ldquo;News Operation of the Year,&rdquo; and national news from FOX.

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Jessica Fitzwater, Frederick County Executive

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Maryland State Senator Bill Folden to break down the close of the Maryland General Assembly’s 2026 legislative session, which adjourned Sine Die on April 13 after a busy final day in Annapolis.

Senator Folden shared his thoughts on the session’s biggest developments, including the passage of the Utility RELIEF Act, aimed at lowering electric bills, and the Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2026, which cleared before the midnight deadline. He also discussed other key measures like Kanaiyah’s Law addressing foster care oversight and new legislation tied to data center regulation and energy use.

It was a comprehensive look at what lawmakers accomplished — and what it all means for Maryland residents moving forward.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Maryland State Senator Bill Folden to break down the close of the Maryland General Assembly&rsquo;s 2026 legislative session, which adjourned Sine Die on April 13 after a busy final day in Annapolis.
Senator Folden shared his thoughts on the session&rsquo;s biggest developments, including the passage of the Utility RELIEF Act, aimed at lowering electric bills, and the Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2026, which cleared before the midnight deadline. He also discussed other key measures like Kanaiyah&rsquo;s Law addressing foster care oversight and new legislation tied to data center regulation and energy use.
It was a comprehensive look at what lawmakers accomplished &mdash; and what it all means for Maryland residents moving forward.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Bill Folden, Maryland State Senator

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Jared DeMarinis, Maryland’s State Administrator of Elections, to make sure listeners are ready for the upcoming June primaries.

DeMarinis walked through everything voters need to know — from registration deadlines and voting options to what to expect at the polls and how to make sure your vote counts. It was a helpful, straightforward guide to navigating the election process and being prepared on primary day.

🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Jared DeMarinis, Maryland&rsquo;s State Administrator of Elections, to make sure listeners are ready for the upcoming June primaries.
DeMarinis walked through everything voters need to know &mdash; from registration deadlines and voting options to what to expect at the polls and how to make sure your vote counts. It was a helpful, straightforward guide to navigating the election process and being prepared on primary day.
🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Jared DeMarinis, Maryland's State Administrator of Elections

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller was joined by Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio to break down what unfolded over the weekend during high-stakes peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Savage explained how JD Vance spent more than 21 hours in face-to-face negotiations with Iranian officials in Pakistan, but ultimately no deal was reached. The talks reportedly broke down over Iran’s refusal to halt its nuclear weapons development, along with ongoing disputes surrounding access to the Strait of Hormuz, which remains restricted.

Despite the setback, Jonathan noted this marked a rare moment of direct, high-level diplomacy, with Pakistan helping mediate and urging both sides to maintain a fragile ceasefire. Now, with tensions still high and key issues unresolved, the focus shifts to what comes next and whether talks can resume before the situation escalates further.

🎧 Missed the update? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller was joined by Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio to break down what unfolded over the weekend during high-stakes peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.
Savage explained how JD Vance spent more than 21 hours in face-to-face negotiations with Iranian officials in Pakistan, but ultimately no deal was reached. The talks reportedly broke down over Iran&rsquo;s refusal to halt its nuclear weapons development, along with ongoing disputes surrounding access to the Strait of Hormuz, which remains restricted.
Despite the setback, Jonathan noted this marked a rare moment of direct, high-level diplomacy, with Pakistan helping mediate and urging both sides to maintain a fragile ceasefire. Now, with tensions still high and key issues unresolved, the focus shifts to what comes next and whether talks can resume before the situation escalates further.
🎧 Missed the update? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Jessica Fitzwater, Frederick County Executive

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